Petti-bra slip



J. READ PETTI-BRA SLIP June 21, 1949.

3 Sheefs-Sheet 1 Filed June 7, 1946 June 21, 1949. J. READ 2,474,115

PE'ITI-BRA SLIP Filed June 7, 1946 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 June 21, 1949.

J- READ 2,474,115

PETTI-BRA SLIP Filed June 7, 1946 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 Patented June 21, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE- PETTI-BRA SLIP Julia Read, New York, Y.

Application June 7, 1946, Serial No. 675,224

3 Claims. 1

This invention relates to garment construction and in particular to one applied to a combination slip and brassire.

The average woman must wear, under an outer dress or garment of thin material, either a shadowproof slip which does not support the bust, or a separate brassire and a separate slip. As these garments are bought separately and are probably made by different manufacturers, the shape of each varies. Due to this variation, the neckline contours of the garments vary, two sets of straps that do not align pass over the shoulders and must be held together by fancy clips or clasps and, due todifferent manufacture of the garments, the large number of seams makes the combination of two garments more bulky n prevents the outer garment from having the smooth contour desirable in womens Wear.

The objects of the invention are to provide a combination garment of two portions including a brassiere and a slip, that will lend common support to each other; that can be hung on the person from a single pair of shoulder straps, that employ slide fastener or other clwing means that function to form the brassiere that make it possible to take off and put on the garment readily and quickly; to provide a garment that will supply a brassire and the shadowproofing character necessary; one which can be easily laundered and maintained in a sanitary condition and one which will have a common registering neckline contour.

Another object is to provide a garment as aforesaid in which the slip and brassire are connected together only along the top of the brassiere or also at the side seam.

A further object is to provide a garment as aforesaid in which vertically or obliquely disposed fastening means such as zippers are placed in the bottom portion of each cup of the brassiere so that the brassire may be loosened when the zippers are opened to facilitate the putting on or removing of the garment.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a front view of agarment constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary view of the inside of the front of the garment.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to-Fig. 2 with the zippers open.

Fig. 4 is a rear view of the garment.

Fig. 5 is a side view of the garment.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged section on the line 6-5 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a section similar to Fig. 6 showing a different method of joining the brassire and slip.

Fig. '7 is a fragmentary rear view of a garment constructed in. accordance with a modification of this invention.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary rear view of a garment constructed in accordance with a further modification of this invention.

Fig. 9 is a; side view of another modification of the invention.

Fig. 10 is a. fragmentary sectional view showing the inside. of the front of a garment constructed in accordance with the form of the invention shown in Fig. 9.

Fig. 11 is a. fragmentary sectional view showing the inside of the front of a garment constructed in accordance with another modification of this invention.

The garment shown in Figs. 1-6 comprises. a slip w, an upper part of the slip t0 and a brassiere II. The slip and the brassiere are each adapted to perform their own function without interdependence. That is, no part of the brassiere forms part of the slip, and no part of the slip aids or forms part of the brassire, except, of course, the usual shoulder straps. In this way, neither the slip nor the brassire gives up any quality infavorof the other.

The slip and the brassier'e are connected for common support in such away that no interdependence arises, except through the straps. The slip has the usual straps 12 but these may be eliminated if desired and the support may be obtained from the breasts contained in the brassire. However, at times the brassire will be rendered ineffective, as will presently appear, and at such times straps will be necessary to prevent r the garment from-falling. Therefore, the garment is preferably provided with straps.

The brassire includes two cups I3 of fabric reinforced by an insert piece N and may be made separately from the fabric of the slip, and may be of different quality, with the slip fabric being lighterand the brassire fabric being heavier or as preferred. The top edges M of the brassiere are enclosed in a fold ['5 of the slip (see Fig. 6), or by joining of the hems as at [5 (Fig. 6), the edge of the slip and brassiere being attached securely and in a manner so that no frayed edge will be exposed. These parts are fastened by stitches 16. The remainder or bottom of the brassiere is provided with a firm edge such as is hemmed at I! and sewed with stitches E8, or may be in some other manner to present a firm edge finish to insure support. The side ends of the brassire are also stitched to the slip at 16 While the entire bottom edge of the brassiere is free from connection with the slip, a backing or finished edge may be provided, as the bottoms of brassires often have a selvage or elastic border as well as a stitched hem or laced border to provide a firm edge which keeps the brassiere in form fitting shape.

Each of the brassire cups l3 has a vertical slit ii) extending from its center through its bottom and a zipper 26 or other form of fastening means may be used to close this slit. When the zipper or fastening means employed is closed, the brassiere is in operative position. When the brassiere is not needed, the zippers are opened as shown in Fig. 3. The fastening means are also used in putting on and taking off the garment, the fastening means being open at these times.

The brassire is also provided with a back portion 2: which extends from one brassire side-end seam around the back of the wearer to the other brassiere side-end seam. This back portion is openable and has tensioning means 22 in its middle. The back portion extends substantially from side seam to side seam of the slip, that is, between the side seams 23 of the slip, and need not open in the tensioning portion as the opening may be placed wherever desired. The garment shown in Fig. 7 distinguishes from the garment of Figs. 1-6 in that the openable meeting ends of a back portion 2| are secured by fasteners Zl and the back portion is forked at its ends, the branches 24 thus formed extending at the top to the adjacent front sections just below the center of the cup, and at the bottom to the adjacent face front sections of bottom of the brassiere. In other respects this garment is identical to the garment of Figs. 1-6 and similar parts are indicated by like references with the letter a annexed, and no further description thereof is deemed necessary.

The garment of Fig. 8 distinguishes from the garment of Fig. 1 in that the material of the brassiere extends around tothe back of the garment and is not attached at the side seams, and the opposing ends 25 thereof are joined by an openable portion having tensioning means therein. Other parts corresponding to like parts of the garment of Fig. 1 are indicated by like references with the letter b annexed.

The garments of Figs. 9 and 10 distinguish from the garment of Fig. 1 in that the fastening means 28 are inclined and diverge downwardly. Other parts corresponding to like parts of the garment of Fig. 8 are indicated by like references with the letter annexed.

The garment of Fig. 11 distinguishes from the garments shown in Figs. 8, 9, and in that hooks 2B hang from the bottom edge of a deeper or wider brassiere for attachment to a girdle (not shown) and the zippers 20 extend to the bottom of the brassiere. These long brassieres made to hook onto the girdle back and front and to give additional support may be made of lace or sheer material and have elastic and lastex inserts where it may be needed according to the build of the garment. Other parts corresponding to like parts of 4 the garments of Figs. 8, 9 and 10 are indicated by like references with the letter d annexed.

It is obvious that while shoulder straps have been shown that the brassiere can, With sufiicient tightness, retain the garment about the body of the wearer without the shoulder straps. This is effected through the fastening of the edges of the slits which extend from substantially the center of the cup-shaped portions through the bottom edge of the brassire.

Vlhile I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined. in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

l. A garment comprising a slip, said slip including a Waist covering portion and having a top edge adapted to lie above the breasts, a brassiere having two cup-shaped portions for receiving the breasts and disposed inside of said slip, the top edge of the brassiere being attached to the top edge of said slip, said brassiere having its bottom edge free of any attachment with said slip, each of said cup-shaped portions having a slit extending from substantially the center of the cupshaped portion through the bottom edge of the brassiere, fastening means for securing the edges of said slits together and means for tensioning the brassiere about the body of the wearer in tight engagement with the breasts to support the same.

2. A garment comprising a slip, said slip, including a waist covering portion adapted to lie over the breasts and a top edge adapted to surround the wearer above the breasts, a single pair of shoulder straps adapted to extend over the shoulders of the wearer to support the garment, 2. brassiere disposed inside the slip and having a top edge, said brassire having its top edge attached to the top edge of the slip consecutively at the front, sides and back thereof and over the points of connection of the shoulder straps therewith, said brassiere having its bottom edge free of any attachment with the slip, said brassiere having cup-shaped portions, each of said cup-shaped portions of the brassiere having a slit extending from substantially the center of the cup shaped portion through the bottom edge of the brassire, means for fastening the edges of the slits together, and means for tensioning the brassire about the body of the wearer to bring the brassiere into tight engagement with the breasts to support the same.

3. A garment comprising a slip, said slip including a waist covering portion adapted to lie over the breasts and a top edge adapted to surround thewearer above the breasts, a single pair of shoulder straps adapted to extend over the shoulders of the wearer to support the garment, a brassire disposed inside the slip and having a top edge, said brassire having its top edge attached to the top edge of the slip consecutively at the front and sides and vertically downwardly at the sides to a point intermediate the top and bottom edges of the brassiere but leaving the bottom edge thereof free, said brassire having cup-shaped portions, each of said cup-shaped portions of the brassire having a slit extending from substantially the center of the cup-shaped portion through the bottom edge of the brassiere,

means for fastening the edges of the slits together, and means for tensioning the brassiere about the body of the wearer to bring the brassire into tight engagement with the breasts to support the same whereby the brassiere will be tensioned about the wearer from a point just under the center of the cup-shaped portions and. therebelow.

JULIA READ.

REFERENCES CITED The following referemces are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date Nightingale June 8, 1926 Erickson Jan 10, 1928 Bloom Sept. 19, 1933 Neal Aug. 4, 1936 Rothman Nov. 2, 1937 Green Feb. 22, 1938 Peck Apr. 26, 1938 Semons Aug. 13, 1940 Roodner Dec. 19, 1944 Moy Nov. 20, 1945 

